About Arni

Arni

Arni is a city as well as a municipality in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is the second major city in the district of Thiruvannamalai. Arni is situated on the banks of the river Kamandala Naaga. Its name ‘Arni’ is derived from ‘Araneeyam’ which means ‘A place enclosed by forests’ in Tamil. It has a population of more than 0.69 lakh and is spread across an area of 11.62 sq. km.

EventsSome of the major festivals celebrated here are the Vembuli Amman Festival, Shri Puthra Kamateeswara Thirukoil, and the Sri Lakshmi Narasingaperumal.

Places of InterestThe main tourist attraction in Arni is the Arahanthgiri Jain Math complex.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest International Airport to Arni is the Chennai Airport (140 km). Rail:Arni does not have any railway station. Nearest one is the Katpadi Junction in Vellore (45 km). Bus:Arni is positioned close to the State and National Highways. It is well linked to all the places of Tamil Nadu. Arni is from all the places within Tamil Nadu and its adjacent states via busses. The Tamil Nadu buses and a few private buses ply to and from Arni on a daily basis. Ticketgoose.com’s bus booking online service is the best way to buy your bus tickets.

About Pune

Pune

Pune is said to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra. The place, which has been in existence since 847 AD, is famous for its magnificent land and forts. This cultural city was actually the capital city of Shivaji. Today this city takes pride in its traditional Marathi culture, education and theatre. Pune city attracts a lot of tourists for its old world charm. The weather is warm and pleasant in this place because it is surrounded by hills and mountains.

LanguageThe official language of Pune is Marathi. The other languages spoken include Hindi and English.

Events in PuneSome famous festivals and events of Pune include the Ganapati (Ganesha) Festival (August/September), Shaniwarwada Dance Festival and Sawai Gandharva Music Festival

Places to See in PuneThere are several places of tourist attraction in Pune. Some of the places include Aga Khan Palace (7kms from bus stand), David Synagogue (12kms from Railway station), Shinde Chatri (5km from Pune) and Pataleshwar Cave Temple (2Km from bus stand)

How to Get There

Air:Pune Airport is located on the north-east of Pune. The airport has domestic and international flights. Two international flights Lufthansa and Air India Express provide Air transport services to Frankfurt and Dubai.

Rail:Pune railway station is the main railway station of Pune. It’s railway station is connected to the Mumbai and Chennai railway line. This railway junction is well connected to some of the major cities in the country.

Bus:Pune Bus Stand is the one of the busiest bus stations in Pune city. Buses from major cities and states operate from this city. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Neeta Pragati Volvo, AR Tours and Travels and Natraj Travels. Avoid standing in queues in bus counters and go for online bus ticket booking facility instead.